Great place for a girls afternoon or day! Spent the afternoon drinking tea, eating delicious sandwich & sweets, and chatting and laughing with my best friend! Service was great. Lots of teas to choose from and you each get you own pot. I've been to some places where you've had to share one pot and tea, which was odd. Can't wait to go back! read more

My mom was coming to visit for the weekend, and I was looking to get out of town for the day. After searching all over Virginia for a tearoom, we actually ended up settling on this quaint little place in Annapolis. It was less than an hour drive from DC, and felt like a different world. Plus, there were plenty of little shops around to while away the day. Reynold's is located right on the main square across from a cute little old church. It has the perfect mix of history, charm, and class. The food was good and surprisingly unpretentious. My only qualm was that they didn't ask about dietary restrictions. We ordered the afternoon tea and it came with a scone (DELICIOUS), tiny sandwiches, and loads of sweets. I don't eat red meat or pork, so most of the tiny sandwiches were out for me, so I ended up sticking with the sweet (what a shame...). I left the table feeling full, so very few complaints from me! A few tips- 1) reservations usually get better seats (i.e. by the window overlooking the church across the street); 2) watch your head! This tavern is authentic, and so are the doorways. read more

So I've never had "high tea" before. In fact, I kinda didn't even know what it was. My husband, however, is a big fan of it (who knew?), so when he heard about high tea in Annapolis, we had to go. We managed to get a table (on weekends, apparently it's safest to make a reservation) at Reynolds, and the rest was a charming experience. Everything is served on mismatched china...which reminded me of eating at the house of an old eccentric aunt. The building is great...low doorways and displays of archaeological finds from the basement, reflecting the building's history. The selection of teas was amazing, and the one I chose (not knowing anything about tea) was really tasty. The 3-tiered platter of 'sweet and savory' was all quite good. They even cut the crusts off the sandwiches...something my husband would like me to do for him (although, honestly, he's lucky if I make him a sandwich, nevermind cutting the crusts off!). If you've never had high tea before, and happen to be in Annapolis, I recommend a visit to this historic gem. read more

Had high tea with soup/quiche here. Ambiance was great and staff very friendly. The cream of crab soup was amazing and the quiche was very cheesy. However, the sandwiches of the high tea were just fine. The tea came with scones that were great (cranberry). Definite recommend, but might try a lunch plate and scones for dessert instead of high tea. read more

Reynold's tavern has superb noon tea. As a regular, my girlfriend and I come here most Sundays. Be sure to stop in, and join the tavern any weekend for their tea. Make your reservations ahead of time though, as the tavern is such a popular place that their reservation book fills up days in advance. Once you're here, order the "colonial high tea" and choose the crab soup as your appetizer. It helps to come on an empty stomach as the finger food is more filling than it may seem. Any tea that you order comes with unlimited refills, and you may switch to a different flavor with each refill so feel free to try whichever flavor you desire. read more

My son was married here in April and while the waitress (Ebony) was fantastic, the room was lovely, and food was quite good...I was shocked by how rude one the Managers/Owners was to me. Marilyn was curt, short, and unapologetic. One example: When it was pointed out that our group was on a time schedule (due to the photographer's booked time) and that it took an hour between the appetizer and salad courses, I was given salty looks and even ruder responses. Considering all that was paid, considering we were there before the doors opened to the public on a weekday (read: not yet busy), considering we had a small group for the event (less than 15), I was really at a loss as to her why her attitude towards me was so bad. Word of advice, a meal there might be fine but planning an event with this woman being in charge, not so fine. I suppose there is the chance that we caught her on a particularly bad day/time, but there was no follow-up change in attitude or apology for her curtness. It was a happy day of celebration for us and she was a real thorn on the rose. I didn't let it ruin our day, but wow...just wow. What a miserable person. Had it not been for Marilyn, my review would have been a solid 5-star review full of raves. Sad when the Owner is the ONE PERSON responsible for bringing down a score. read more

We went on a Saturday afternoon (1:00). The restaurant was not that busy but they could not give us 4 menus when we sat down since they were short of menus. We all ordered the Afternoon Tea. The waiter asked us for our silverware back since none of use would need it. Why set the table with silverware if we had to turn it in? If we had ordered lunch they could have brought us the proper flatware. The food came and it was good for the most part. The cucumber sandwich only had 1 thin slice on it. It should have had more cucumbers. I would have enjoyed clotted cream versus whipped cream for the scone. We did not get enough jam for 4 people at the table. I have been to tea in many places over the USA and throughout Europe. I understand the sandwiches are not supposed to have lots in them. I just felt there could have been a bit more in the sandwiches. When the tea came the waiter told us to put the infusers on the plates under the teapots in 3-5 minutes after our tea steeped because they needed to plates back. Really they needed 4 salad plates. Granted at this point the restaurant was full but they don't own enough salad plates for everyone in the restaurant to have one or two plates??? What would they have done if we had all ordered the tea with salads and quiche? The server did not refill our water glasses. I had to ask for more water. Great location, cute inside but they need to work a bit more on the service, add a bit more food on the sandwiches and buy enough menus and plates. read more

Overall I have always had good experiences here, and the food is very good. Today, I came in for tea and unfortunately I didn't make a reservation and ended up in the basement bar. I do like the faculty as a whole, but we didn't come for bar food. I was somewhat lead to believe by the upstairs staff that the service and menu was the same. It is not. Great bar food. Don't think I shall return. read more

AFTERNOON TEA. Come here, come here! What's better than coming with a bunch of your friends to gossip over quiche, champagne, scones, tea sandwiches, tiny desserts? Not to mention that the tavern, being one of the oldest taverns in the US, really adds to the "afternoon tea" atmosphere. The price for the afternoon tea is also nicer to my wallet than some other afternoon tea places in the area. Tea recommendation - get "The DayDreamer"! Service is good, I recommend getting at least the afternoon tea service. However, if you're in the mood for just the savory plate of tea sandwiches or just the sweet option, those should be good too. Reservations are easy to make over the phone or online. The afternoon tea service is surprisingly filling, so it was great that we were able to walk around Annapolis afterwards. read more

Between a 3 and 4 Party of 6 for tea. I had the colonial high tea and it was no problem to have meat-free tarts and finger sandwiches (no shepherd's pie for me and no ham sandwich). If I went back, I'd order the colonial again and I would pay if needed to substitute a second scone for all of the finger sandwiches Why it's almost a 4 The scones. Delicious! I have never really understand scones; they look like dry biscuits. But my orange cranberry scone was soooo good and warm from the oven. The little pastries- the variety and the flavor of each individual pastry. The mushroom and onion tarts were also awesome. The teas: centennial peach, roiboos (sp?), earl grey, chai, and cupid (cherry almond vanilla). It's served in a pot of your own and you let it steep for 3 minutes after serving. The cocktails (bloody marys for most; I had the champagne raspberry cocktail and 1 friend tried the elderflower cocktail). Mine was so strong that once again I got only halfway through it. The tea cups were gorgeous and mismatched. Cream of crab soup (tasty with self-serve sherry but I would have loved more crab!). 1 friend tried the chilled avocado soup and enjoyed that Why it's not a 4 The finger sandwiches (egg salad and cucumber with cream cheese) were pretty blah. One friend who was avoiding bread had a caesar salad that she barely touched so I would avoid that. read more

My best friend took me here for my birthday on Saturday. Emily was our server, and she was very nice and attentive. Both of us ordered the Colonial high tea which consisted of your choice of soup, salad, or quiche. We both ordered a different type of quiche, both were phenomenal! We started out with the Earl Grey tea and loved it! We later switched over to the White wedding tea inspired by Jane Austen. Soon after our quiche, our sandwiches, scones, and desserts arrived. We were each given 3 sandwiches, 1 scone with tons of jam/clotted cream, two savory tarts, and over 6 dessert tea cakes and sweets. It was so much food! All of it delicious. After our meal, our server surprised us with a decadent chocolate cake slice with a candle in it. It was one of the best chocolate cakes I had ever eaten. She didn't charge us either, which was a really nice surprise. We were both SO glad we made the drive to Annapolis from the NoVA area, it is so worth the trip! Comparable afternoon tea places gave less food for more money, so we were extremely happy with the price and portions. I was so full by the time we got to dessert that I ended up having to take food home! That has never happened to me whenever I have had afternoon tea. I cannot stress enough, make the drive up to Annapolis!! The only thing we didn't like was the fact that it was a little warm in the room, either due to the amount of people having tea at the same time, or perhaps because the weather had been much warmer than we were used to. Either way, the ice cold water helped to cool us off! I will be taking my husband there soon! Love Reynolds Tavern!! read more

Went to tea at Reynolds Tavern the other day. I thought it was one of the better teas in the area. I really liked the variety available in the tea menu. Instead of just one basic tea service, they have a number of different teas at various price points, including a tea that comes with the choice of soup, salad, or quiche; a sweet-only tea; a savory-only tea; a tea with a cheese plate; and tea with cheese and champagne. This is really great because it allows you to turn tea into a substantial meal, if you want. I chose the Colonial High Tea, (the one with soup, salad, or quiche). After reading the reviews, I obviously decided on the cream of crab soup, despite 90 degree temperatures (I was already drinking hot tea, might as well go for it). And man, did it live up to the hype- that crab soup was great! Very creamy, but with a nice spiciness to it. The tea service itself was also very good. Not quite as fancy as what you might get at one of the hotels downtown, but a number of creative and setting-appropriate items such as a miniature shepherd's pie and a mushroom torte. Also the traditional tea sandwiches (egg salad, cucumber, ham). The dessert tier had a number of options, too- nothing that stands out, but mostly good. The scone was probably the least impressive item on the roster, which is disappointing because a great scone can make the whole tea. My scone, (cranberry and orange) was very dry- I've had much better. It was served with jam and whipped cream (not clotted cream, but very similar). No lemon curd, which would have been nice. I also enjoyed my tea itself, the Buckingham Palace Garden Party (I believe). They have a really good selection of teas, including some rare ones. Decor is mostly period-appropriate and lovely- appreciated the windsor chairs! Wait staff was nice. Making a reservation was a little confusing, because online it looks as if all afternoon tea slots are booked, but it turns out they actually just don't take tea time reservations online- you have to call. I also liked that they weren't uptight about knowing exactly what tea service you would be ordering ahead of time. Some tea places act like it will be the end of the world if you don't give them all exact information. To sum up, a place where you can have crab soup with your afternoon tea is pretty much a Maryland dream (and maybe even the American dream). I will be back! read more

If you are looking for an afternoon tea service, Reynolds is pretty much the only game in town. Even so, they do a credible job. Charming ambiance -- whether sitting indoors or out, you will feel transported to some quaint English countryside tea house. The decor runs a bit on the feminine side, but it's not dowdy grandma stuff. I love their eclectic mix of china patterns for their tea cups and saucers and plates. Pretty good tea selections -- whether you are into black, green, white, perfumed, or tisanes, there are a few to choose from. They even offer some blooming teas. I also appreciate that the tea is served in a solid Chatsford teapot (in which the strainer is a large mesh basket, so that the leaves can properly swirl about as they steep). Alas, if only their food were better. It's not that the food is awful, but in comparison to everything else that they got right, the mediocre food just really stands out. The afternoon tea offering comes with the usual tri-tiered plates of savory finger sandwiches, a scone with jam and cream, and sweets. The sandwiches are often a bit on the dry side, and the bread to filling ratio is a bit off. The scones are sometimes more doughy than other times -- I like the cranberry-orange the best. Probably the most disappointing is the plate of sweets -- a lot of short breads and cookies that are too doughy and too sweet; the chocolate truffle is probably the best thing on the plate. They should include some more fruity thing to counter-balance the drier stuff. The wait staff is competent, but not always attentive. On several occasions, I had to wait a really long time before I was able to flag someone to take my order or to bring me the check. On the whole, I'd give this place 3.5 stars. read more

Ambiance 10/10. This place is straight out of the revolutionary war. I feel like Washington planned the storming of the Delaware river from here. Noise 5/10. Don't bring your deaf father here. That being said on Wednesday nights they have Shakespeare night, that is a welcome noise. Food 5/10. Honestly this place seems as though they are going through the motions. French fries were the dark double fried versions. Yet, they were soggy in the center like they used to be frozen and weren't fried long enough. Perhaps lower the fryer temp? Again, everything was ALMOST there. I guess this is a bar and I shouldn't expect much out of the food. Beer list 9/10. They clearly think about what they have on tap. Not just an INBEV draft list. read more

As a local to Annapolis, Reynolds is the go to place for afternoons out with the ladies, birthdays, and the occasional special occasion like a bridal shower. The High Tea (or Champagne Tea!) helps keep conversation flowing because everyone is eating the same thing and comparing as they go. I'd say the savory foods could use some work (or at least some salt! they're very bland), but the sweets are divine. The staff is always slow, but since you are served an entire pot of tea with your meal, this makes for a leisurely experience. The venue itself is quaint, filled with antiques and charming dishes. What really makes the decor, however, is the irreverent and unexpected use of clowns in the decor. They add a cheery element to such a stuffy and somber ritual such as tea. Reynolds will continue to be a lovely place to take out-of-towners and locals alike. read more

Beautiful setting for a lovely lunch with my Mom. We shared a pot of Darjeeling tea. The only issue with the tea was that although we were told to let it steep another 3 minutes, there wasn't a convenient place to remove the diffuser so the tea wouldn't get so strong. We both loved our crab cake sandwich with fried green tomato. We shared the plate of tea cakes. Everything was very tasty. We will be back to have an afternoon tea service. A young lady had the tea service with her Mom. I did not want to turn completely about to look at the tea tray as it was presented though. read more

One of the BEST places in Annapolis to lunch! (The Baltimore Sun newspaper says so too!) For about $19 you can get the Colonial High Tea. Why should I bother you ask? WELL-- Let me tell you. You get the 3-tier tray of scone (I say scone because it's one per person), tea sandwiches and then mini shepherd's pies and mushroom pies, then a large assortment of mini desserts and tarts on top. With this you also get your own pot of tea (hot or iced) and a choice of soup or quiche (and salad might also be a choice too.) Oddly enough they make the most interesting summer soups. I was there last week and they had watermelon soup. This soup had other fruit in it as well, but wow it was so refreshing. A month earlier they had chilled cilantro soup. I know it sounds weird (so does the watermelon) but it was GOOD. And because I'm on their email list, they sent out the recipe for the soup to me. ;) Dress code ranges from casual to business casual- slightly dressy. Although a lot of people have wedding brunches and such so I recommend MAKING A RESERVATION. It will save you a headache later on. It can get crowded. I've never been there for dinner. But below it is the Sly Fox Tavern which serves up some of the same food dinner time. Parking is nuts in Annapolis, but you can park in the parking garage (just follow the P signs) for about $7. It's not far and you won't have to worry about getting a ticket. read more

Today I went to Reynolds for afternoon tea. I was really looking forward to the visit, hoping to find an additional tea house to visit. The building is beautiful, and was built in 1749 (I believe). I was with my 8 year old daughter and a girlfriend of mine. The tea selection was (as it should be at a tea house), extensive. I didn't like the paper placemats and paper napkins. Tea came in solid primary colored pots without the thing that catches drips or the cozy that keeps it warm. The china was pretty but mismatched. Service was not good at all and waitress forgot the salad that was supposed to come with my tea and remembered after we were done eating. I have had tea at many tea houses. I found that the savory selection was insufficient and the sweets selection was excessive. I was still hungry after my scone, mini quiches, and tea sandwiches. Oddly enough, my meal had 3 tea sandwich triangles (rather than 4), 1 egg salad and 2 cucumber. This came with 2 tiny but delish mushroom quiches, and an ok sized scone. I was still hungry after I finished these. I asked how much for another tea sandwich. She said $6.50. I'm thinking WTF?!? For a schmear of egg salad or some slices of cuke?! I passed and boxed all the sweets bc I was still hungry for normal food. It was an alright experience. The good provided was yummy but there wasn't enough of it. Next time ill order savory tea and skip the excessive amount of deserts. And I won't go hungry either. Ill return but it's not high on my list. read more

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This is the first place that I have had afternoon tea in Maryland and it was a fun experience. They have an extensive tea menu and I have tried the Indian Spiced Tea and English Breakfast tea. I definitely recommend the Indian Spiced tea. They have several different options for high tea and I really like the Colonial High Tea because it comes with soup or a quiche. Try the crab soup, it's delicious. I challenge you to be able to finish everything. The Afternoon tea comes with tarts, cookies, finger sandwiches, mini quiches, and a scone of your choice. The only truly disappointing thing is that they don't serve clotted cream with their scones. read more

Reynolds Tavern has been around since 1747. Located in a historic brick building and still serving good food. I was there for a light lunch on Sunday. The restaurant kept the look of the charming 18th century interior. I had the French Onion soup and the Chef's Crab Delight. The Onion soup was well seasoned and had a little bite of kick to it, which was very nice. The Crab Delight was very tasty. The crab meat was sweet and delectable. The presentation was beautiful as well. However, I thought the cheap fired noodles on top (the kind you get on the Chinese chicken salad) was not necessary at all. The noodles did not add to the dish. The dish would be even better with just a touch of fresh cilantro on top. The ice tea was delicious. I didn't have any dessert but from what I observed the dinners seemed to love the variety of bake goods they offered. This place is definitely worth a visit while your in Annapolis. read more

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Made reservations for 24 people for the High Tea. Everything was wonderful. The staff was very accomodating. We had a few extra people show up and they didn't give me any hastle about it. The food was tasty. The tea was nice and hot. The cream of crab could have been a little hotter but it was delicious. We had our own room and it was very convenient. The menu included quiche, soup or salad, and a tea stack with scones, sandwiches and pastries. I will definitely be back. read more

Took my best friend to surprise her with the Colonial high tea. Lets start from the beginning. We were immediately greeted and sat. I would recommend reservations on Saturday! They were so busy when we were there and it was only 12:45pm. When sat down and were immediately greeted by Emily our server. I have been to a lot of teas. And let me tell you what we received next was amazing. For the colonial high tea you receive the following: 1)Your choice of salad, soup, or quiche. I got the mushroom and onion quiche. And let me tell you. AMAZING. Creamy and delicious. 2)we then got to choose between three scones: Regular, cranberry orange, and raisin. I got cranberry orange. And it was again fantastic. Not too hard and overcooked. 3)Then we got as much tea as we wanted. We first enjoyed the English grey then one of the Jane Austin inspired teas. 4)We then got four different tartlets, 3 different sandwiches, and nine little pastries. So much food. They went above and beyond service when they brought my best fiend a free mousy chocolate cake. Decadent is the only word. Emily was great and had wonderful service throughout our afternoon. I would drive an hour again for great tea and service. read more

Four of us visited for lunch on Sunday and came away with mixed reviews. The location and setting were nice but the food was a bit more hit or miss. The Bacon Mac and Cheese appetizer was delicious, as was the tomato bisque. We enjoyed the nice variety of teas as well. My friends were satisfied but not delighted with the Turkey Reuben and the Quiche de la Mer. My fish and chips did not answer at all. Both fish and chips were definitely less than warm and the fish was really quite without flavor. I'm sorry to say our waiter was unfamiliar with the menu which really isn't all that complicated or dynamic. A little study would go far. Just an off day? We will try again in the hopes the food rises to match the atmosphere. We will definitely return for a formal tea as well as a visit to the pub. Time will tell. read more

Lovely place to take friends for afternoon tea. Tea selection is great. For those who need gluten and dairy free options the food menu is almost nil. However the tea selection is delightful. read more

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Today I attended Afternoon Tea with my two friends in celebration of my birthday. The whole trip was a surprise to me, but my friends, being excellent and thoughtful people, know how much I love tea- and so their plan was hatched. They whisked me away to Annapolis for a day of girl's fun (real classy-like). As we approached the building I noted right away that it was a very cute colonial style tavern that could TOTALLY be haunted. "Are we going to tea?!" I exclaimed, then added, "Is it haunted??!!" My friends, as they are not psychic, did not know. I really wanted a haunted tea though. Like, really. Knowing this, my very thoughtful friends let our server, Ryan, know about my wishes for a haunted birthday tea. Ryan was unfazed and took on the task with gusto. From "floating water pitchers" to ghostly sound effects, he created the perfect atmosphere for my haunted birthday tea extravaganza. The tea service was excellent, the food was delicious and the haunting was just right. Thank you so much to Ryan and Reynold's Tavern! read more

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Quick cliff notes on why I'm giving Reynolds Tavern a solid three... Upside: Beautiful outdoor space with strings of lights and umbrellas. This was a perfect spot to enjoy one of the few beautiful summer evenings left this year. I also really liked my drink, some sort of elderflower, gin, and champagne concoction. Finally, the highlight of the night would definitely have to be the baked brie. Perhaps a bit too desserty for a starter, it was so, so delicious that I was thinking about it the next day. Downside: Our service was completely neglectful and careless. It was almost comical how many mistakes and needed repeat orders and instructions were. We waited for drinks, second drinks, were asked to repeat our orders, and got the wrong check. My co-worker and I got to the point where we said, "there's no way he can mess up again," and then he came back once more to re-review our instructions for payment. Also, despite having a pretty tasty entree with the shrimp and grits, my co-worker and I were debating whether the slathering of barbecue sauce across the whole plate counted as cheating or not. Come for the space, maybe the baked brie, and a drink. But, set your expectations low for the quality of service. read more

If you are going to Annapolis, you must go to Reynolds Tavern. Their Afternoon tea is amazingly delicious as well as beautiful. Their whipped homemade cream is so heavy, its almost like butter! And their scones are the best I have EVER had (I suggest buying some scones to go, becasue you will never have a better breakfast than their scones, whipped cream, and jam. Their lunch Menu is also very good, with a variety of flavors and textures in their original salads, sandwiches, and other traditional foods, like Shepherds pie or their Bangers and Mash. A Hungry man might want the bangers and mash, but don't be fooled by the petit sandwiches and savory tarts of the afternoon tea: This is a generous and filling portion, especially if you order the high tea, which comes with soup or quiche (also , if you like crab soup- this is the place. A bit of sherry in your soup (if you like) shows that they know how to do it right! After lunch, come for dinner! Their lunch crabcake is delicious and reasonably priced, but if you want the best crabcake in Annapolis (and therefore america, and therefore the word), try their dinner crabcake. Reynolds Tavern is also an Inn, with just three rooms, its is like a bed and breakfast, except that you don't have the awkward feeling of being in someone else's home. I stayed in the Washington suite, which was decorated in beautiful antique furniture, a very spacious sitting room, super comfortable bed, separated sink and shower, Televisions in both the sitting room and the bedroom, and plush robes! when i woke up, I had crab eggs benedict for breakfast, and excelent french press coffee! A+++ I will never pay for a room at the downtown Marriot again! read more

Beware -- set your expectations low. I booked Reynolds Tavern for a high tea event and if I had the chance to do it all over again I wouldn't! The event planner was a joke, never received any written estimate (should have received a BEO) and I had to reach out to her multiple times along the way to confirm every detail. The day of the event, the staff was rude and had no customer service skills. Near the end of the event we were rushed out as they started seating other guests in our private room. And to top it off, the place was dirty -- advise you not use the back door! Bottom line -- it's not worth the money. It's too bad because the building has lots of charm and could be a really great venue under the right management. read more

If you love afternoon tea service, then go to Reynold's Tavern..asap! The scones are out of this world, served warm with clotted cream and preserves. The tea selection itself is pretty impressive, accommodating even the biggest tea snobs. The dainty sandwiches and desserts round off a special occasion. I have seen many bridal showers, baptism celebrations, etc celebrated at Reynold's. It is a good place for that sort of thing, even allowing your group to have privacy in an elegant atmosphere. read more

We had a pleasant snack (Mezzo plate) and a drink on the outdoor patio. Very nice afternoon. We will go back soon!

Nice location right in the center of town, interesting old building with a nice atmosphere. Had the Crab Cake for lunch and it was very good. Dessert was also good, a Peach Tart that was well made. I would go back again. Friendly service. read more

Review is for Afternoon Tea. I judge all tea places first and foremost by their scone quality. These scones were excellent (choice of 5 flavors); just the right mix of flaky inside with a bit of crunch outside. They served it with "cream" but it seemed tad too sweet and whipped texture to be Devonshire cream - was a tad disappointed in that. Also wish they serve 2 with the tea set for scone-lovers like me. You can order an extra one a la carte for $2.50 more. This is reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. Sandwiches were very simple - egg salad, cucumber w cheese, ham - but good. The two savory tartlets - mushroom and shepherd pie - were a good addition and added just enough "weight" to the light selection of sandwiches. In not a dessert fan so I like that you can get the Savory Tea w/out sweets. But one of us got a tea w/ sweets so I tried them. Hummingbird Cake, lavender shortbread and the caramel pound cake were good. Very good selection of teas. I decided to be different and tried a smoky Lapsong tea. It was VERY smoky. It was not my norm (Earl Grey) but I enjoyed it. Prices were great compared to the Los Angeles area where I am from. Savory Tea (no desserts) $13.95; Afternoon Tea is $18; Colonial Tea $21 (we chose crab soup - good but VERY creamy). Extra plate of 6 finger sandwiches $6. Service was good. The server was happy to oblige my request for a tea pot half-filled with orange juice for my daughter to have as "pretend tea". Old Georgian architecture was a bonus! read more

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We had an interesting dinner at Reynolds Tavern last night. Unfortunately it was not interesting in a good way. Things got off to a bad start when my wife's chair was determined to have a huge puddle on it. It was "determined" when she sat in it. The staff seemed unable to conceive that she might need some support - like, perhaps, a hair dryer from the Inn upstairs to help dry herself off so she would not have to eat while sitting in wet clothes? Staff also seemed nonplussed that anyone would like a table that doesn't wobble back and forth. A moderately expensive restaurant that purports to provide fine dining would usually be more creative in pairing a starch with what appeared to be a nice flatiron steak than French fries. *sigh* I passed on the steak. Perhaps I should not have. My shepard's pie had excellent lamb cooked beautifully. Unfortunately what should have been a nice crust of broiled mashed potato was a soggy mess. I valiantly fished through the potato for the lamb but the overall experience was poor. My wife's scallops were pretty good but again the good ingredients were spoiled in execution. The avocado puree was overwhelming and suitable only for scraping away. The vegetables were too greasy to eat. Just to put a nice top to the evening, the bathroom could use a real good scrub. By all appearances it has been so long since it was really cleaned someone is going to have to get really intimate with the corners with a small hand brush. Dirt and mold are creeping out of the corners and edges and well onto the floor and baseboards. I thought about one star or two for some time. In the end, with one failure after another in both the kitchen and the front of house and even giving them a pass on French fries on the menu (I didn't see them - they could have been handcut potatoes cooked in duck fat) since we won't return one star seems most appropriate to describe our experience. read more

Really wanted Shepherd's Pie; they didn't have any. Got the Guinness beef stew instead, and while I didn't enjoy it as much as I could have while I was in the restaurant, I absolutely loved it as lunch the next day. Desserts were good - tea cakes platter (?), and strawberry shortcake. Very attentive host/owner, but that may be because there weren't many people around for dinnertime. Would go again. read more

What a great place to go to feel like you are walking with old spirits and have gone back in time. The kids had never seen anything like that place and I am so glad they got to experience history in that way. Had the BLFGT (fried green tomatoes), really enjoyed. read more

Unfortunate to see some of the negative reviews, because my husband and I had an incredible meal! The service was great; the crab cakes and corn salsa mashed potatoes were to die for. The scallops and bacon sweet potato hash were so flavorful. The avocado creme on top of the perfectly crisp scallops were the best enhancement. Finished with tea for two, so lovely! Not to mention, it's incredible beautiful and romantic inside. Definitely will come back for high tea when in Annapolis again! read more

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Had a reservation for 4pm on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate my best friend's upcoming wedding. We had to wait until 4:45pm to sit down because our table wasn't ready yet. Still, there was an entirely empty room with plenty of seating. We had also made the reservation the week before. We had to look at the menus standing up in the corridor so that when we sat down, we could order immediately. We had to rush through our tea because we had a later engagement we had to get to. My egg sandwich also had clumps of eggshell in it. I ordered the Buckingham Palace tea, but the Queen would be horrified to have her afternoon tea here! read more

I helped coordinate and host a bridal shower for my wonderful older sister at Reynolds last weekend, and simply put, the experience could not have been more wonderful. We reserved a Tea Room in April for my sister's June shower, and from the very beginning, the team at Reynolds made the process seamless and easy (which is no small feat, given that I live out of state, as do of the other 4 hosts for our event). They had many options for lunch, from a formal Tea, to a full lunch, to an A la Carte menu. We went with the A la Carte option, and were so pleased with the choices. For our group of 21, we opted to offer our guests three options from the menu to choose from. My sister is a true Marylander at heart, and like any good Marylander, she knows a good crab cake. The most popular choice we offered our guests was the Crab Cake with a house salad and balsamic dressing. EVERYONE had good things to say about this crab cake (including my sister...which is no small feat, I assure you). They were so flexible with us, and even allowed us to pick a red and white wine option off the menu to offer our guests (along with non-alcoholic beverages). Also, they had no problem letting us bring in our own dessert from an outside vendor for the event (my sister's favorite cupcakes). They reasonably charged a nominal "cake fee" which we were more than happy to pay (I think it was $1.50/person...). The ambiance couldn't have been more Annapolis, or more perfect (think lots of colonial-style antique furniture, and antique tea cups and saucers all over the place). We were able to personalize the room a little with my sister's favorite flowers (they happily let us in a little early to set up the room), and everyone gushed over how lovely the Tea Room was. It was a truly private and wonderful place to hold a shower. Better, still, is the fact that they don't charge a location fee. So we literally got this great room for the price of providing lunch and beverages for our guests. AMAZING. The service was impeccable from beginning to end. The servers and management both were such a pleasure to work with, and gave us more special attention than we could have ever hoped for our group. At the end of the event, when it was time to pay, they cheerfully let us split the check 5 ways (between the 5 of us hosting the guests), and we were all more than plesantly surprised when our bill came at the cost. We definitely all felt like we got much more than we were expecting for our money. In short - if you're planning a bridal shower, baby shower, or afternoon event, and you want an affordable location that can provide exceptional service, and amazing food, Reynolds is the place. I would enthusiastically recommend this site to anyone! read more

This review is for the afternoon tea served at the tavern. I have been to this location several times both mid-week and weekends (I live in the DC Metro area) and it's been great each and every time! Highlights: Huge tea selection to choose from. Cupids Arrow, Monk's Blend and Liliuokalani (I'm a Hawaii native so this is my fav) are some of the best!!! The food is wonderful. Served on a three tiered tea tray, patrons can choose from tea sandwiches, scones, savory tarts (the shepherd's pie is to die for) and a large selection of mini pastries (hard to choose a favorite; the lemon bar is currently my top choice). The venue is also very accommodating for dietary needs if you notify them ahead of time. In good weather you can sit inside or outside. I personally love outside so I can have my small dog sit with me! A huge plus since Annapolis is a very dog-friendly town. The venue if lovely and relaxing. One can dress formally or casually. Reservations aren't required but I would recommend them on weekends when the town is full or tourists. The venue is also very male-friendly. Families are welcome too, but I wouldn't recommend small children unless they are very well behaved since the venue can get crowded. I highly recommend this spot. Service is always good and friendly, food is also fresh and tasty and a huge plus...You can order a selection of scones (with warming instructions and sides of jam and cream) to go when you leave. Lovely!!! read more

The 1747 Pub is probably the most filthy establishment I've been in recent times. The floor are a brick paver and look like they haven't needed cleaned since the Carter administration!! The stools are all broken, there's a broken window with a piece of cardboard as a replacement window pain and both of the bars look as if no one cleans them. read more

Reynolds Tavern - This is the view from the bar on the back patio at Reynolds Tavern. I've never seen a more filthy restaurant! - Tea Rooms Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland